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The Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

November 29, 2017 | 0 Comments

Did you know that every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease? That's 1,289 people every 24 hours! Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and almost two-thirds of those who die from the disease are women, according to Sandy Perez, program manager for the NorthBay Adult Day Center in Vacaville.

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Keep Diabetes from Damaging Your Feet and Ankles

November 01, 2017 | 0 Comments

For many baby boomers, diabetes is a common problem that is often neglected or undertreated, and it can lead to serious foot and ankle problems, according to Kevin Miller, D.P.M., a podiatrist with NorthBay Healthcare.

"As a podiatrist, I work with patients to help prevent the foot and ankle problems that diabetes can cause," Dr. Miller says. "I focus on...
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Use Your Hands to Protect Your Health

October 04, 2017 | 0 Comments

The simplest thing you can do to protect you and your family from dangerous infections is to wash your hands, thoroughly and often, says NorthBay Healthcare Infection Prevention Program Manager Mercille Locke.

Everyone is susceptible to the bacteria, viruses and other germs spread by unwashed hands, but few of us wash enough. In fact, research shows that while more than...
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Immunizations Aren’t Just for Children

September 20, 2017 | 0 Comments

Often adults assume that the vaccines they received as children will protect them for the rest of their lives. While this may be true for some diseases, there are several reasons to review your immunization record with your doctor.

"First, some adults were never vaccinated as children," said Dr. Gregory Warner, D.O. an infectious disease specialist at NorthBay Medical Group....
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